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The third player profile in our series centers on the best of South Bend in 2013. Zach Martin, former offensive lineman for the Fighting Irish, played multiple positions along the offensive line during his time in college. The team that takes him will certainly get a versatile player, but just because Martin played a position in college doesn’t mean he can excel at that same position in the NFL.

Zack Martin ranks 19th out of all the 2014 NFL draft prospects, according to NFL.com. He was named the top offensive lineman at Notre Dame four times (2010-13). No other player in school history has won that award more than twice. He played extensively at left tackle during his college career (50 of 52 starts) but projects to play right tackle in the NFL just as well.

He’s a closer look at the former offensive lineman from Notre Dame and how he might fit on the Ravens.

Zack Martin, Offensive Tackle, University of Notre Dame

Height: 6’4″

Weight: 308 pounds

Bench reps of 225 pounds: 29

Broad jump: 106″ (8’10”)

Pros: Martin has good punch and will lock onto the inside of the defenders’ pads while mirroring that defender’s footwork. He won’t give up on a play and will always look for someone else to block. His combination blocks are well executed. Not much surprises him and he plays with very good endurance. He initiates, sustains and finishes blocks. He doesn’t get blown off the ball often, if at all, and anchors well. His pass sets are as good as any other player in this draft.

Cons: Where the Ravens need him is at right tackle, and he doesn’t have much experience there (only two collegiate starts). He occasionally gets beaten by speed rushers. There’s also the fact that he weighs 308 pounds, which is a bit light by NFL standards. That lack of ideal size may cause him to be overwhelmed at the point of attack.

Why the Ravens would select him: Martin is a very good NFL prospect. He could likely start at right tackle in Week 1, provided he stays healthy throughout training camp. He also has the ability to play left tackle, which is always a plus, especially for an offensive line like Baltimore’s.

From his NFL.com profile: “Sparkling intangibles. Highly respected, hardworking leader who does all the right things. … One of the cleanest prospects in this year’s draft.”

Projected position with the Ravens: Right tackle. With this pick, from left to right, the Ravens starting offensive line would be: Monroe, Osemele, Zuttah, Yanda, Martin.

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About Mike Fast

I was born and raised in Baltimore. But after a year at York College of Pennsylvania, I transferred to Towson University. At York and Towson, I hosted various radio shows, wrote for the school paper, spoke on a panel RE: college game day presentation at IBS conference in Manhattan and was a public address announcer for multiple sports.
Since 2012, I've been able to cover the Ravens during their training camp as well as work for Johns Hopkins during their home men's lacrosse games.
A life-long goal was realized when I got to attend Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans and witness the Ravens triumph over an excellent 49ers team. What an experience!
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Martin having problems with speed rushers would not concern me as much as his lack of size do. Most teams line there speed rushers on the left side anyway.I am more concern about his lack of bulk anchoring the right side at the point of attack as you said.I think he is a solid lineman but I would be kind of scare to take him at 17 only because I just don't know if he would be able to hold up at RT and if I am taking him at 17 I really want to have as close to assurances as possible that that would be the case which I don't think it is.
A co worker ask me who do I want the Ravens to draft" I said well it depends..Clinton Dix is a need pick, M.Lee for me would be a want pick but the one guy who would fill a want and a need pick for me would be Taylor Lewan.

Filmstudy - Filmstudy is a sophisticated and comprehensive statistical analysis of the Ravens defense that incorporates a participation-by-play tracking system. This unique analysis is the brain child of the author and provides our readers with the real story behind the Ravens’ top end defensive results in the National Football League. Make Russellstreetreport.com the source for all of your Ravens football news and the forum to talk about what the Ravens fans want to hear most.

Lombardi’s Way - A column from the 24×7 founder that focuses on the Ravens, the NFL, Baltimore, the world of sports or life’s inspirations.

Word on The Street - In the spirit of the CBS Sports Minute with Boomer Esiason, RSR brings you Word on The Street, a 90 second (or less) podcast on topics exclusively relating to the Baltimore Ravens.

20 For 20 - In 2015 the Baltimore Ravens will celebrate their 20th season in Charm City. This series pays homage to 20 unforgettable events that have occurred since Art Modell arrived.

Camp Notes - Let Russellstreetreport.com be your eyes and ears on the practice field. Whether it’s Rookie Camp, Mini Camp or Training Camp, we are there 24×7 to provide you with all of the details from that day’s Raven’s practice. If you can’t make it to camp, check in with our Ravens news writers and you will feel as though you were there. Need proof? Check out our camp note archives from camp practices earlier this Spring.

Flashback Friday - A look back on some previously posted articles which today look silly, comical, spot-on or interesting in a retrospective kind of way.

Tale of the Tape - Breakdown of key plays that made a difference in the outcome of a Baltimore Ravens game.